Andrews, Swanson, McManus: Recent Death Notices From Bethel

BETHEL, CT — Recent death notices from Bethel.

Judith A. (Specht) Andrews, 89, died June 3, 2025; she worked for Hartford Electric Light, volunteered with Danbury Hospice and church outreach, led a widow support group through crochet and knitting, and enjoyed traveling to national parks and coastal destinations with her husband.

Bettie Joan Swanson, 93, died June 3, 2025; she lived in Bethel for 63 years, raised three children, and enjoyed cats, reading, piano, old movies, and needlework.

Thomas Neil Tilles, 78, died May 18, 2025; he worked in banking and oil sales, ran a successful eBay collectibles business, and was an avid aquarist active in the Norwalk Aquarium Society.

Colleen M. McManus, 57, died May 11, 2025; she worked over two decades as a personal care aide and enjoyed reading, puzzles, bird feeding, and travel.